Polk-Weohyakapka Lake
Polk County, FloridaEutrophic
Polk-Weohyakapka Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Polk-Weohyakapka Lake ranks #168 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-03-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.4 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 38 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 38 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #168 of 361 lakes in Polk County
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Polk-Weohyakapka Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-03-04
Monitoring stations: 3
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